DOW Canada · National
DOW ULC awards
About this award
Apply by November 1 or February 1 for annual funding for Indigenous students in STEM programs across Canada. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact DOW Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and have a strong record of volunteering in your community. You have two deadlines to choose from: November 1 and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask DOW Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They prioritize students who show how the money helps them and how they give back to their community. Ask DOW Canada during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with DOW Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, power engineering, instrumentation, electrical, safety, chemistry, physics, finance, economics — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is writing a generic letter about your grades.
Winners instead focus on their current tie to the Indigenous community and specific career aspirations.
Write a clear narrative that connects your background to your future goals in a maximum 500 word letter.
The biggest mistake is forgetting to prove your impact.
Winners instead provide concrete examples of their volunteer experience.
List exactly who you helped and what the result was to show how you give back.